From Parade Passion to Wedding Vows: The Wild Philly Love Story Born in a Super Bowl Frenzy
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On February 8, 2018, the streets of Philadelphia pulsed with jubilation as Eagles fans celebrated the team’s first Super Bowl win. But for two strangers—Shamus Clancy and Ashley Suder—that day wasn’t just about football. It marked the beginning of a love story that would capture the city’s heart and end in a wedding seven years later.
It all started with a tweet. Clancy, overwhelmed by the Eagles’ victory over the Patriots, posted a tongue-in-cheek reference to the iconic V-J Day kiss photo, joking he’d reenact it at the parade. Ashley Suder, also an Eagles fan, saw the viral tweet and responded with a bold offer: “If you’re looking for a girl to recreate this during the parade I’m here for it.” Clancy accepted.
They met amid the chaos on Broad Street. In a whirlwind moment, he dipped her, kissed her, and a friend snapped the photo. The image went viral, but the moment didn’t end there. What started as a spontaneous gesture led to messages, a first date over cheesesteaks, and eventually, a deep bond forged through their shared love of the Birds—and each other.
On April 12, 2025, the couple tied the knot in a self-uniting ceremony overlooking the Philadelphia skyline. Their wedding was a tribute to their roots, with Eagles green décor, the fight song playing as they entered, and their iconic kiss photo framed at the altar. Friends and family, many in Eagles jerseys, chanted “E-A-G-L-E-S” as they exchanged vows.
The 2025 Super Bowl parade, held on Valentine’s Day after the Eagles’ victory over the Chiefs, made their story feel full-circle. “That first kiss was Philly magic,” Suder said. “But what we’ve built since—that’s love.”
From a viral tweet to a lifetime commitment, Clancy and Suder’s romance is a testament to how passion, spontaneity, and a little Philly pride can spark something truly unforgettable.
